About Jacques-Pierre (JP)
Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas
Reviewer
With a background in media, JP is the definition of a tech nerd. After a stint as a journo, he's moved on to marketing but in his spare time, he still loves deep-diving into the best of tech, games, and films. You can chat to JP about anything from the latest console releases to supercomputer teraFLOPs and he'll be sure to have an opinion.
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Armageddon 2017 roundup: The best and worst moments from the show
Tue, 24th Oct 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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cosplay
Auckland Armageddon 2017 dazzled with star-studded guests like Nathan Fillion and Jessica Nigri, but rainy weather and sparse stalls clouded the excitement.
Full stream ahead: Vodafone announces new broadband plans
Tue, 24th Oct 2017
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uc
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broadband
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vodafone
Vodafone launches new broadband plans with tailored options for Kiwi households, offering unlimited data, Wi-Fi packages, and constant connectivity.
Microsoft unveils their latest mixed reality headsets
Mon, 23rd Oct 2017
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ar, vr & metaverse
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microsoft
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surface book
Microsoft has unveiled new mixed reality headsets and the Surface Book 2, alongside the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update aiming to revolutionise creativity.
Linbit and eCloudtech strike an intercontinental deal
Fri, 20th Oct 2017
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hyperscale
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dc
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dlp
Linbit partners with eCloudtech to deliver their suite of products to the Chinese market, aiming to become the standard in Linux for critical workloads.
Hitachi automates optimized production schedules
Thu, 19th Oct 2017
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storage
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iot
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hitachi
Hitachi launches factory simulator & assembly navigation system to generate optimized production schedules & 3D work instructions using IoT.
The cloud VPN market could be worth US$8 billion by 2022
Thu, 19th Oct 2017
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vpns
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cloud services
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tablets
The Cloud VPN Market is projected to soar to USD $8.78 billion by 2022, driven by the rising demand for cloud-based networking technologies and solutions.
Cisco warns companies to stay ahead of cyber threats
Wed, 18th Oct 2017
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cisco
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cyber criminal
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dimension data
Cisco and Dimension Data urge firms to proactively combat cyber threats as ransomware attacks surge, with nearly half of businesses hit in 2016.
Nouveau Labs aims to reinvent AI, analytics and automation
Tue, 17th Oct 2017
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robots
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uc
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data analytics
Bangalore-based Nouveau Labs sets course to lead in AI with a new centre for robotic automation, bolstering its analytics and cognitive tech operations.
Fujitsu launches blockchain money transfer service with major Japanese banks
Tue, 17th Oct 2017
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blockchain
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fujitsu
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digitalisation
Fujitsu teams up with top Japanese banks to start blockchain-based P2P money transfer trials, heralding a cashless era.
Aussies fear Big Brother may steal data from old phones
Mon, 16th Oct 2017
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techcollect
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e-waste & recycling
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technology gifts
Nearly half of Australians cling to old gadgets, fearing personal data loss, undervaluing e-waste recycling's environmental gains.
Smartphones guide the way for Sailing World Cup participants
Mon, 16th Oct 2017
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fujitsu
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technology gifts
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smartphones
The service will provide racers information on their location within the marine race area as well as automatic warnings...
The Kindle is back, and it's basically a submarine now
Fri, 13th Oct 2017
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amazon
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kindle
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waterproof
Amazon's new Kindle Oasis dives into waterproof reading, with a high-res screen and weeks-long battery, made for bath to poolside page-turning.
DJI reveals the world's first super-camera optimised for drones
Fri, 13th Oct 2017
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drones
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dji
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photography
DJI has unveiled the Zenmuse X7, the first Super 35 digital film camera designed for drones, offering superior image quality and a new colour system.
Samsung strikes a killing blow with new ultra-fast dual pixel sensor
Thu, 12th Oct 2017
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samsung
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photography
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creative technologies
Dual Pixel technology employs two photodiodes in each and every pixel of the sensor instead of only one, I know, exciting stuff...
Zuckerberg jumps into the frying pan with 'insensitive' VR live-stream
Thu, 12th Oct 2017
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
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facebook
Facebook faces backlash after Mark Zuckerberg uses VR to show hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico. Some defend his intentions.
How Kiwis use artificial intelligence in everyday life
Wed, 11th Oct 2017
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robots
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uc
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martech
From Netflix recs to chatbots, Kiwis are seamlessly integrating AI into their daily routines, redefining user interactions.
Student-built electric vehicles battle it out in Auckland
Wed, 11th Oct 2017
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cartech
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students
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stem
Teams of high school students are given a 300-watt electric motor kit and batteries to build their vehicles...
Cortana is coming to Skype, hope you don't mind her watching
Wed, 11th Oct 2017
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uc
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ai
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microsoft
AI assistant Cortana joins Skype chats, promising seamless help - but will privacy concerns override convenience?.
Huawei aims to go green by 2025
Wed, 11th Oct 2017
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iot
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huawei
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green tech
Huawei commits to producing nearly 100% recyclable or reusable hardware by 2025, joining KPN's sustainability push towards a circular business model.
Let Darth Vader take care of the vacuuming for you
Wed, 11th Oct 2017
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robots
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samsung
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star wars
Samsung Electronics introduced a new Star Wars limited edition of the widely acclaimed Powerbot robot vacuum cleaner...